BTW the way I did the R&D on this and put all the #'s together to mount the Switch Blade to our bikes. They won't make a kit because they produce the factory windshield and there is a conflict of interest. I worked with Steve at National Cycle and he was very helpfull. I now have over seven thousand trouble free miles on my windshield and there still isn't a scratch on it. Great product! If anyone needs the part #'s I'll post all I have here for you.
This is a copy of the letter I've been sending to people that are interested.
Windshield # N21101 This is the "Two-Up" model.
Mount kit # Q102
Tapered strap #'s, get two each.
Top # 73 37-370173-000
Bottom # 73 37-371174-000
If you would like anyone of the four (4) different windshields check #'s under the Honda, "Shadow Spirit" 750, line. All of these should fit, but I don't know anyone that has gotten the Deflector yet.
Call National Cycle and talk to Steve Cihlar, at 866-983-2465 EXT 146 and tell him I sent you. That way he'll know how to take the order. In fact, one guy called and asked for the Chip Special and he said he knew what to do. Be sure he knows that you have the tapered forks or give the numbers provided, because he now has the numbers for the straight forks too.
You wont be disappointed this is a grate product.I have seven thousand miles on mine and not a scratch yet. I use Plexus to clean it and it helps the water roll right off. Do not use alcohol based cleaners or it will craze the polycarbonate.
If you have a hard time getting the bolts to come through the cups on installation, pre-bend the straps a little. Personally I used a 6 mm x 1 threaded, plane nut to pull them up high enough to start one of the spools and then I removed it and put the other spool on. You'll understand this more when you have all the parts in your hand. It only takes about 25 to 30 minutes to get the mounting kit on and 5 seconds to put the windshield on. Good luck and let me know how you make out. Highly advised to use a torque wrench, and follow the instructions.
Chip
Since making these instructions there is a concern that has popped up. If you have the Triumph dresser bar, either the square one or the triangle one, and you intend to get National Cycle's lowers that attach to the windshield mounts, they hit the bars. I just found this out last week when I put my new bars on. Personally, I have removed the lowers for the summer and will remove the Crash/ Dresser bars in the fall when I put the lowers back on. The lowers are very effective at deflecting the air that hits your legs and comes up around the tank. They allow comfortable riding well into the colder months of the year if your interested.
BTW., the Spider Brackets that come with the lowers are longer and eliminate the problem of starting the Spools on the bolt threads that come through the cups. I intend to get that part # from Steve tomorrow, May 18th, when I talk to him. If your interested in that #, I should have it Tuesday. Spider bracket # is 370-161.
Also, I turned the bottom spool around so that the thin side is in. This differs from the instructions and is the only thing I did different from the instructions. Some guys didn't do that and said they had no problem tweaking the windshield gussets mating to the mounting spools. I did it because it basically nullifies the taper of the forks and the windshield lined right up that way. I was the first one to get all the parts together to put the Switch Blade system on our bikes and didn't have the experience of others, so it's to your benefit to know all the things. This windshield makes riding over 55 MPH a real pleasure and will change your riding experience. No more hanging on to the bars to stay on the bike and no buffeting of your head. You'll be able to look in the mirrors and see what's behind you and most of all, relax and enjoy the ride.
